Claire James, BACP

Claire James is a UK-based, BACP-registered counsellor who brings four years of professional experience from both agency settings and independent private practice. She works from a person-centred perspective, emphasising warmth, acceptance and a non-judgemental presence to help people feel seen and understood. Claire also integrates other therapeutic models when appropriate, tailoring each programme to a person’s individual needs and strengths.

Her practice covers relationship difficulties, grief and loss, anger management, depression and coping with life changes, alongside focused work on issues such as codependency, commitment difficulties, domestic violence, fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, infidelity, jealousy, self-harm and feelings of emptiness. She has supported people through trauma, eating disorders, abuse, neglect, abandonment, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem and bullying, and she is experienced in helping clients navigate life transitions.

Claire has undertaken voluntary work with homeless young people and has clinical experience from placements in colleges. When cases fall outside her remit she assists by making appropriate referrals and signposting to further support. As a born again Christian she can offer informed support for clients who wish to explore matters of faith and spirituality within counselling.

Central to Claire’s approach is the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. Through respectful dialogue, negotiation and regular review she works collaboratively to identify unhelpful patterns, uncover triggers and develop new ways of thinking and being. Practical goals can include everyday coping, emotional healing or focused self-development such as preparing for interviews, presentations or other significant life events.